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Hitachi Energy

Project Engineer - SCADA

Chennai, India

Business Information:

The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center (INOPC) is a competence center with around 2300 skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, project Management, functional system testing, installation supervision, documentation and commissioning. However, over the last decade, it has evolved to become the largest Operations hub. The India Operations Centre team at Chennai, Bangalore and Gurugram supports Hitachi Energy's units in more than 40 countries across a wide portfolio of all the four business units in Hitachi Energy To date, the team has executed engineering and commissioning for projects in more than 80 countries.

Mission Statement:

Project Engineering focuses on designing, communicating, and implementing an operational plan for completing an engineering-based project including Preparing designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing and/or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, equipment, etc. Monitoring progress and performance against the project plan; taking action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays. Identifying, developing, and gathering the resources necessary to complete the project. May include preparing engineering standards, designs and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.

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Your Responsibilities:

  • Configure NM SCADA Database/HMI/Custom displays.
  • Real Time system SCADA operation & maintenance.
  • Historical archiving and report creation.
  • Troubleshooting using Protocol Analyser/ Trap Analysis.
  • Management of SCADA Applications - Alarm/Events, SOE, Trends, Operator Notes, Monitoring/Control, Historical Playback.
  • Support EMS/DMS Engineer in application tuning.
  • Testing SCADA Applications at different stages of Project Life Cycle.
  • Deliver customer trainings and workshops.
  • Assist in the designing, testing, and deploying of business applications.
  • Assist in problem solving and providing solutions.
  • Cooperate with other teams in different business units and locations.
  • Must have people skills, in particular the ability to work with both international customers and suppliers as a SCADA/EMS/DMS Systems Engineer.
  • Consistent reporting of updates from site.
  • Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical/Electronics).
  • Must have 4-5 years of experience.
  • should have experience in Control Centre SCADA configuration, tuning & testing.
  • should have experience in Control Centre System Maintenance.
  • MS-Office: Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint
  • Control Centre system knowledge of ABB, Siemens, Areva/Alstom, GE, Schneider.
  • Knowledge of SCADA Control Centre Application (ABB NM knowledge is an advantage).
  • Experience on Real Time Projects with SCADA in Power T&D.
  • Willingness to travel is must.

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-81716
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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